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piazza

noun pi·az·za \pē-ˈa-zə, -ˈä-, 1 is usually -ˈat-sə, -ˈät-\

: an open public area in a town or city (especially in Italy) that is usually surrounded by buildings

plural piazzas or pi·az·ze \-ˈat-(ˌ)sā, -ˈät-\

Full Definition of PIAZZA

plural piazze : an open square especially in an Italian town

a : an arcaded and roofed gallery

b dial : veranda, porch

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Italian, from Latin platea broad street — more at place

First Known Use: 1563

Synonyms: gallery [Southern & Midland], lanai, porch [dialect], stoop, veranda (or verandah)

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